Green Venue Report Launches Fourth Annual Worldwide Survey

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Green Venue Report, a leading group of event industry professionals committed to the advancement of venue sustainability, announce the launch of the third annual survey to compare sustainability practices and performance across convention and exhibition centers worldwide. Venues are invited to participate in the survey beginning March 15 through April 30, 2017.

The 2017 Green Venue Report will offer these results in a comprehensive overview of convention centers around the world, building on the participation and momentum of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 reports. The report compares performance over a wide-range of areas, including: energy, efficiency, waste management, water usage, food and beverage services, cleaning practices, staff involvement, communications, health and well-being, and certifications. The report, to be published in July 2017, will compile information from convention and exhibition centers around the world.

More convention and exhibition centers are being added every day. Check the website for the most up to date information. Interested convention and exposition centers can visit the website for more information, and to sign up for the 2017 survey and report.

Venues are often the most influential event partner for the show management team and greatly influence the sustainability performance of their events. Embracing sustainability can lead to many benefits to the venue and coordinator, including increased efficiencies (and potentially associated cost savings), more engaged staff, satisfied customers and a competitive green distinction within the industry. By collecting and comparing performance data and identifying innovative practices, venues can see how they perform against their peers and the industry can better understand its aggregate impact, progress, best practices, and innovations.

The 2017 survey currently represents centers across Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia.